Fredericks-Artworks Blog, copying policy

The Canadian Copyright act, section 29 reports on fairdealing, that it is not an infringement to reproduce someone else's work for research, study, criticism, review or to report. Which pretty much sums up what this site is about. All content sources, be they artists, printed references, and website url's are respectfully identified on this site. http://http//www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-42/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-42.html

Mission Statement

A Portrait of the Visual Arts in Canada, is intended to celebrate the richness of Canada's visual arts, and to promote the arts in Canada.

Statement of Intent

I make every effort to credit the sources of information used in this blog and to obtain the permission and cooperation of all the works presented by living artists. I try, as much as possible to use works from public sources eg. national and provincial collections, of deceased artists. If for any reason, any artist disapproves of anything written about them or their work the artist is encouraged to request withdrawal of the content.

D.L.Stevenson and Son - Canadian Paint at Affordable Prices

As an acrylic painter, with a love of Canadian art, it is understandable that I should use paints which are professional in quality, Canadian made - and suited for my budget as a painter.

My endorsation of their products is my personal expression of appreciation. I have used their products for years. 'The Portrait' is neither sponsored by Stevenson's nor is this a paid-for advertisement.

Do You Have a Story to Tell

About an artist in your family? About a community visual arts initiative? About your art guild or society? Or about an art experience you have had? Have you written a Canadian art paper or a study on a famous artist? Or, do you wish to have a forum for an art related article, then you are inivited to contact us (see the contact page beneath the header). Send a letter with your idea and we will discuss it. 'The Portrait' welcomes your contributions.

November Name the Artwork Contests

Home is Where the Art Is

Gallery 21

Maureen Bayliss, editor of 'The Portrait' recently added a portfolio to her life collection. Maureen, spearheaded the creation of Gallery 21 in Tottenham, Ontario. The Gallery operates within the Century 21 real estate office, and Maureen has become its curator. The gallery is off to a good start with media publicity, sales and artist's requests for wall space.

My Journey in Art

My mission in art as expressed in this blog is dedicated to the memory of Joan Riley, who gave me all of her painting supplies before cancer took her home. She gave me the mission of passing on her love of God's earth. Art and love elevates my spirit to fly with the kestrels

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.